OBITUARIES

Recent obituaries in Hamilton City, Butler County, Ohio


The obituaries in the BUTLER COUNTY Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity OF HAMILTON CITY'S history and identity.

Connie M. Finan

Connie M. Finan

Feb 7, 2025

Connie M. Finan, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Friday, February 7, 2025. Connie was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 12, 1950, to James Lyons and Dorothy (Wolf) Lyons.  She was an avid lover of pontoon rides on the Great Miami River. On May 17,1974, she married Ted Finan, and they recently celebrated their...

Kennetta Rose Hodge

Kennetta Rose Hodge

Feb 6, 2025

Kennetta Rose Hodge, age 68 of Fairfield, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Kennetta was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 23, 1956 to Edwin and Dorothy (nee Swift) Tobergta. In 1976, Kennetta married the love of her life, Donald Hodge. She loved horses and animals, especially her dogs, Scrappy and Lulu. Kennetta...

Gene Adkins

Gene Adkins

Feb 5, 2025

Gene Adkins, age 69 of Okeana, passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 5, 1955 the son of Don and Irene (Nelson) Adkins. Gene was employed as a steel worker for Mac Steel in Sharonville for over thirty-four years. He enjoyed his retirement working as a Realtor...

Sean Patrick Nolan

Sean Patrick Nolan

Feb 4, 2025

Sean Patrick Nolan, age 35 of Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Sean was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 17, 1989 to Gerri Nolan and Daniel Foy.  Sean was an accomplished cyberpunk writer and author of Shades of Grey. While his creative writing focused on a dystopian future, Sean was very active in social justice activism....

Mel Peters

Mel Peters

Feb 2, 2025

Melvin C. “Mel” Peters, age 83 of Trenton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025 at 4:25pm. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 25, 1942, the son of Lawrence and Elona (Cash) Peters. Mel was an avid Nascar fan, boater and golfer for many years, loved to travel in his various RVs/Motorhomes, ride his Harley Davidson...

Dennis James Jones

Dennis James Jones

Jan 31, 2025

Dennis James Jones (callsign KA8YRN), age 65 of Hamilton, passed away at Jewish Hospital on Friday, January 31, 2025. Dennis was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 12, 1959 to Betty Louise (Cox) Jones and the late James Frederick Jones. Dennis grew up in New Miami and was a professional driver for Pilot for many years. He enjoyed hunting...

Mary Lorene Robbins

Mary Lorene Robbins

Jan 30, 2025

Mary Lorene Robbins, age 89 of Covington, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at Rosedale Green on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Mary was born in Tyner, Kentucky on September 7, 1935 to Roscoe and Margaret (nee Allen) Hunter. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Brooks Robbins.

Mary is survived by her children, Donna (Todd)...

Carl Benjamin Glaab Jr.

Carl Benjamin Glaab Jr.

Jan 30, 2025

Carl Benjamin Glaab Jr., age 98 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Carl was born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana on October 20, 1926 to Carl B. Sr. and Emma (nee Lowe) Glaab. Carl served in the United States Army. On October 2, 1948, he married Wanda Gordon and together they raised seven children. Carl enjoyed working in...

Asenath Kay Menninger

Asenath Kay Menninger

Jan 29, 2025

Asenath Kay Menninger, age 83 of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Kay was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 13, 1941 to Charles Harding and Edna (Morris) Harding. She retired from Ford Motor Company after more than 30 years. Granny loved her family, her faith, and her few cherished friends. Her smile and laugh were infectious,...

Ruby Joyce Prewitt

Ruby Joyce Prewitt

Jan 28, 2025

Ruby Joyce Prewitt, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Ruby was born in Jellico, Tennessee on March 5, 1933 to the late George and Ruth (Blevins) Selvia. Ruby graduated from Jellico High School and worked for Elder-Beerman and Richard’s Pizza for many years. Ruby married the love of her life, Winford Prewitt and together...

Reba J. Turner

Reba J. Turner

Jan 27, 2025

Reba J. Turner, age 89 of Middletown, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025. Reba was born in Phil Campbell, Alabama on July 2, 1935 to Samuel Sherrill and Rossie (Isom) Sherrill. She loved shopping, fishing, boating, and spending time with her family. Reba enjoyed going to her grandchildren’s sporting events, spending time with her sister Martha, being outdoors...

Kathryn I. Smith

Kathryn I. Smith

Jan 26, 2025

Kathryn I. Smith, age 82 of Hamilton, OH, passed away at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital on Sunday, January 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born on May 25, 1942 to William C. Ignatius and Dorothy (Kiefel) Ignatius in Cincinnati, OH. Kathy was a 1960 graduate of Talawanda High School. On April 8, 1961, she married the...

David Lee Davis Sr.

David Lee Davis Sr.

Jan 25, 2025

David Lee Davis Sr., age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at The Community Living Center at Cincinnati VA Medical Center on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Dave was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 18, 1940 to Wiley A. and Mildred A. (nee Castator) Davis. He retired from CSX Railroad and Great Miami Railroad. Dave was a member of Timberhill...

Hershell D. Jones

Hershell D. Jones

Jan 25, 2025

Hershell D. Jones, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Hershell was born in Scottsburg, Indiana on January 17, 1942, to Oscar Jones and Verna (Felts) Jones. He was in the United States Marine Corps from 1960-1969 as a Gunnery Sgt. On August 3, 1963, in Hamilton, he married Betty Calia....

Helen B. Roberts

Helen B. Roberts

Jan 23, 2025

Helen B. Roberts, age 103 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born in Salem, Indiana on March 3, 1921 the daughter of Silas and Cora Edna (Beck) Mitchell. On April 8, 1950 in Salem, Indiana she married Morris J. Roberts and he preceded her in death in 1992. Helen was...

Lois Adele Reichel

Lois Adele Reichel

Jan 22, 2025

Lois Adele Reichel, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at Provision Living of West Chester on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Lois was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 13, 1931, to George Herbert Perkins and Fannie (Coyle) Perkins. Lois was a beautician and owned her own shop, “Lois’ Beauty Shop” on Pleasant Ave. in Lindenwald from 1951-1976. She was...

Willard Lewis

Willard Lewis

Jan 20, 2025

Willard  Lewis, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Monday, January 20, 2025, He was born in Berea, Kentucky on August 2, 1936 the son of  James and Beatrice (Barrett) Lewis.

Willard is survived by one son, James Lewis; one grandson, Brandon (Shelby) Lewis; two great grandchildren, Nora and Nolan Lewis; one sister,...

Gary Mcbee

Gary Mcbee

Jan 19, 2025

Gary McBee, age 69 of Hamilton and formerly of Iron Mountain, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Gary was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 7, 1955 to Junior Tip and Cleda (nee Ledford) McBee. On May 3, 1975, he married the love of his life, Gwendolyn Babb. Gary loved spending time with his family and especially...

Carl D. Chaney

Carl D. Chaney

Jan 18, 2025

Carl D. Chaney, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Carl was born in Mount Vernon, Kentucky on February 23, 1936 to Lewis Chaney and Flonie (Allen) Chaney. Carl married Louise Ramsey on January 12, 1963, and she preceded him in death on November 5th, 2024.

Carl is survived...

Melvin Ray Williams

Melvin Ray Williams

Jan 18, 2025

Melvin Ray Williams, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Ray was born August 21, 1938 to J. Brack and A. Marie (Reece) Williams. He was educated in the New Miami and Fairfield schools and graduated from Seven Mile High School and the University of Cincinnati. On May 9th, 1959, he married Sylvia Ferry. Ray...

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